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Indigenous Tasmanian artist breaks silence after JackJumpers jersey controversy

Aboriginal Tasmanian artist Reuben Oates has broken his silence after the “recent controversy” surrounding his design for the Tasmanian JackJumpers Indigenous round jersey, as several more Indigenous bodies share support for his work. In a statement released on Friday night, Oates said he is an “immensely proud Tasmanian Aboriginal man” who is the “seventh great-grandson of […]

Sat Nov 4, 2023 - 10:45am

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Tasmanian Aboriginal associations rally behind artist after JackJumpers jersey controversy

Multiple Tasmanian Aboriginal associations have come out in support of a local artist whose cultural design for the Tasmania JackJumpers was labeled as ‘offensive’ by one major indigenous body. Aboriginal artist Reuben Oates created the jersey for the team originally intended to be worn during this weekend’s Indigenous round, but his use of ‘dot art’ […]

Thu Nov 2, 2023 - 5:30pm

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Tasmania JackJumpers scrap indigenous jersey after backlash

The Tasmania JackJumpers have confirmed that they won’t be wearing their new Indigenous jersey at this weekend’s game following backlash from Tasmanian Aboriginal leaders. Aboriginal artist Reuben Oates designed the indigenous jersey for the team after being approached by the JackJumpers on social media, however the design’s use of ‘dot art’ has come under fire. […]

Tue Oct 31, 2023 - 7:40pm

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Tasmanian JackJumpers win second home game of season

The Tasmanian JackJumpers have won their second consecutive home game of the season, beating the Illawarra Hawks 103 to 73. It’s the Jackies third win of the season, beating Melbourne United 80 to 75 on October 8 and the Sydney Kings 80 to 72 on October 6. The JackJumpers will next face off South East […]

Thu Oct 12, 2023 - 9:18pm